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Provided by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia
Banking
Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate and M&A
Managing partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (present)
Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (1992-present)
Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (1990-1992)
Partner at Grimaldo, Tejeira & Gerbaud (1988-1990)
Presidential High Level Commission for the Modernization of the Capital Markets
Drafter, Securities Law of Panama
Director, Superintendency of Banks of Panama (2003-2019)
Director and President, Central Latinoamericana de Valores, S.A.
Director and President, Latinex Holdings, Inc.
Director and President, Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores, S.A. (Latinex)
Panama Bar Association
Director, Soluciones de Microfinanzas S.A. (Microserfín)
Spanish
English
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Master of Laws (LL.M)
1987
Ranked Lawyer in Global Guide
Chambers & Partners
2026
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a lawyer with vast experience in the banking field, who is always attentive and available to provide quick responses.
Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a leading figure in banking law in Panama, and has represented numerous financial institutions. I turn to him for specific consultations when our cases are complex.
Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a lawyer with vast experience in the banking field, who is always attentive and available to provide quick responses.
Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a leading figure in banking law in Panama, and has represented numerous financial institutions. I turn to him for specific consultations when our cases are complex.
8 items provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Alcogal Advises on Bladex’s Landmark US$200 Million AT1 Bond Issuance
Alcogal advised Bank of America Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Jefferies in Bladex’s first international AT1 bond issuance for US$200M. The legal team included Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez.
Alcogal Advises BBVA Colombia on Securing International Banking License in Panama
Alcogal advised BBVA Colombia on securing its International Banking License in Panama, marking a key step in its regional expansion. Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez led the legal team.
Alcogal Advises on USD 2 Billion Financing for Grupo Nutresa in Colombia
Alcogal advised on the structuring of a USD 2 billion financing for Grupo Nutresa, one of Latin America’s leading food conglomerates with operations in over 14 countries and presence in more than 80 markets.
Scotiabank Leads $350 Million Syndicated Loan to Naturgy Panama with Legal Advisory Support
Alcogal acted as legal advisors to Scotiabank, in its role as structurer, and to a syndicate of 14 banks, in connection with a $350 million syndicated loan granted to Naturgy Panama.
Alcogal acts as legal counsel in transaction between Scotiabank and Davivienda
Alcogal is acting as legal counsel to The Bank of Nova Scotia in the recent transaction involving transferring its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Banco Davivienda.
Alcogal Advised Grupo Bancolombia
Alcogal advised Grupo Bancolombia and a bank syndicate in the historic acquisition of Grupo Exito by Grupo Calleja
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
Alcogal advised Banco General with registration before the Capital Markets Superintendency
In order to replace the LIBOR with the SOFR as the reference rate for the calculation of interest, Alcogal, advised Banco General, S.A. as arranger and agent, with the registration before the Superintendency of Capital Markets, of the amendment to the terms and conditions
Alcogal Advises on Bladex’s Landmark US$200 Million AT1 Bond Issuance
Alcogal advised Bank of America Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Jefferies in Bladex’s first international AT1 bond issuance for US$200M. The legal team included Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez.
Alcogal Advises BBVA Colombia on Securing International Banking License in Panama
Alcogal advised BBVA Colombia on securing its International Banking License in Panama, marking a key step in its regional expansion. Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez led the legal team.
Alcogal Advises on USD 2 Billion Financing for Grupo Nutresa in Colombia
Alcogal advised on the structuring of a USD 2 billion financing for Grupo Nutresa, one of Latin America’s leading food conglomerates with operations in over 14 countries and presence in more than 80 markets.
Scotiabank Leads $350 Million Syndicated Loan to Naturgy Panama with Legal Advisory Support
Alcogal acted as legal advisors to Scotiabank, in its role as structurer, and to a syndicate of 14 banks, in connection with a $350 million syndicated loan granted to Naturgy Panama.
Alcogal acts as legal counsel in transaction between Scotiabank and Davivienda
Alcogal is acting as legal counsel to The Bank of Nova Scotia in the recent transaction involving transferring its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Banco Davivienda.
Alcogal Advised Grupo Bancolombia
Alcogal advised Grupo Bancolombia and a bank syndicate in the historic acquisition of Grupo Exito by Grupo Calleja
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
Alcogal advised Banco General with registration before the Capital Markets Superintendency
In order to replace the LIBOR with the SOFR as the reference rate for the calculation of interest, Alcogal, advised Banco General, S.A. as arranger and agent, with the registration before the Superintendency of Capital Markets, of the amendment to the terms and conditions